So the US Open are over for the German Daviscup 4th player candidates and I think Kohlschreiber will get that place in the team. There is no reason anymore to nominate Schüttler, Kohlschreiber was also better against Berdych than Rainer was. The only other possibility is Mayer, but he was a shame for Germany last year in the playoff and also so damn unstable.

Hi Neely, I'm still reeling over Tommy's big loss this morning. I know you are very glad for Keifer! Tommy just seemed so not there. I hate for him to lose like that.

Can you tell me why Keifer's nickname is Kiwi?

Thanks!

Hi Hasilicious, the articles I have read about this match sounded really worrying, to say the least. I have told you in Tommy's forum already how he was quoted according to his own statements. Obviously, he didn't give much for his appearance in Rome and preferred to show up at least, not to get fined for pulling out at short notice. I don't blame him at all for being honest about that (how many players do the same and just don't speak it out?! Robredo today? just to name an example... ) but the fact that he said it, tells us something not good is going on currently.